The five-month long strike, which brought the South African platinum industry to its knees, has ended. Employees are expected to resume work on June 25. The long-awaited wage agreements between platinum producers Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), Lonmin, and Impala Platinum (Implats) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) have been signed. 280 more words

The longest strike in South Africa’s history has ended. For nearly five long months, platinum miners affiliated to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) held out against the arrogance and intransigence of the platinum mine bosses. 4,554 more words

The Oscar Pistorius Case has incited many opinions and many tweets have even given a final judgment.
But the final judgment on the JSE’s new brand image will certainly be a lot more positive if it continues with gains such as todays. 460 more words